Best of Enemies, (2015), Directed by Morgan Neville Robert Gordo, Magnolia Pictures —
One of the most consequential U.S. elections is only days away. Finally. The past eighteen months have seen constant bickering and insults from the two front-runners, "oppo research" and dirty tricks orchestrated by their campaign teams and an endless stream of threats, leaks, ugly invective and sexual allegations. Instead of a polite exchange of ideas and policies, non-stop "mud-slinging" has clogged cable news networks; as voting day draws near, only the candidates' foibles and flaws are highlighted.
People around the world remain perplexed by America's staggering expenditure in electing a president—a billion dollars, per race, … [Read more...]